AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02393
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02393 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His 14 Mar 12 Fitness Assessment (FA) be declared void and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). As a result of the test failure, he was evaluated by medical personnel who determined he had a previously unidentified medical...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02394
They recommend denial of the request to have the fitness assessment dated 29 December 2011, removed from AFFMS. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 28 August 2012 for review and comment within 30 days (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02395
His complete submission, with attachments, is at Exhibit A. The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 17 Sep 12 for review and comment within 30 days. While the applicant contends he had a medical condition and should have been profiled for the test on 30 Jan 12, we do not find the evidence...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02396
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02396 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The fitness assessment (FA) failure he received on 28 Nov 11, be invalidated and removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02399
The applicant separated under the provisions of PALACE CHASE on 1 January 2012 with a separation program designator of KGQ – PALACE CHASE. The applicant separated from active duty via the PALACE CHASE program and the only SPD code for members separating after fulfilling their military service obligation is KGQ. The applicant separated from active duty with a debt of $2,468.98 due to an unearned portion of a bonus.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02406
It would be inequitable to those members who chose to elect spouse coverage when eligible and subsequently received reduced retired pay, to provide an additional opportunity for this member to change his SBP election. It was not until June 2012 during his spouse's one-on-one SBP and VGLI briefings at the Pentagon that they clearly learned that SBP and VGLI were not combined programs. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02414
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02414 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The former members Length of Service retirement be changed to a disability retirement with a compensable disability rating of 100 percent. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: The decedent should...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02419
In support of his appeal, the applicant provides copies of an AF Form 108, Physical Fitness Education and Intervention Processing, signed by his medical provider on 9 Jun 12; AF Form 422, Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status, dated 12 Jan 12, and his FA Score Card. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 7 Aug 12 for review and comment...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02422
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02422 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: (APPLICANT) _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her former spouse’s records be corrected to show he made an election for “former spouse” coverage under the Survivor Benefit Program (SBP), naming her as the beneficiary. ______________________________________________________________ THE...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02423
AFROTC is authorized up to 60 days to review all disenrollment investigations. e. The decision to call the applicant to EAD is not punitive in nature; rather, it is an activation of the voluntary commitment he made to the Air Force via the contract (AF Form 1056) he signed on 13 August 2008, in exchange for education and training benefits and the opportunity to earn a commission as an Air Force officer. In this respect, the majority notes the Holm Center/JA evaluation indicates the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02428
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02428 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect award of Presidential Unit citation with one Oak Leaf Cluster (PUC w/1 OLC)). The PUC is awarded to units of the United States Armed Forces for outstanding performance in action against an armed enemy, occurring...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02441
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02441 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: The Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 12 Mar 12 be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). The complete DPSIM evaluation, with attachment, is at Exhibit B. Exhibit C. Letter, SAF/MRBR, dated 28 Aug 12.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02448
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02448 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Her service dates be corrected to remove her break in service and she be granted a Special Selection Board (SSB) for promotion to the grade of captain. While the applicant requests her Date Initial Entry Reserve Forces (DIERF) be corrected, this is a...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02453
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02453 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His records be corrected to reflect he was awarded the Air Medal (AM), 11th Oak Leaf Cluster (OLC). The service record also reflects he was awarded the Air Medal with two Silver OLCs, which equals 11 Air Medals. As of this date, no response has been...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02462
SGAT states the available medical document on 16 September 1979 reflected the injury occurred on the right ankle. The complete AFMOA/SGAT evaluation is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: The applicant reiterates his contentions and further states he notes the 27 September follow-up exam indicated his right ankle had no fracture and normal range of motion, but it was not possible for his ankle that was...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02467
Also, he knows other veterans who served in Thailand during the same time period and were not in-country; yet, they received both medals. Furthermore, his performance report for the inclusive period 1 Oct 74 to 30 Mar 75, reflects he was assigned to Udorn RTAFB, Thailand; however, this time-frame is outside of the closeout period for award of the VSM and RVCM. ________________________________________________________________ _ The following members of the Board considered AFBCMR...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02474
His Fitness Assessment (FA) dated 10 Apr 12, be removed from the Air Force Fitness Management System (AFFMS). The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit D. AFPC/DPSID states based on the recommendation from DPSIM to only exempt the cardio portion of the applicants FA test and not remove the entire 10 Apr 12 FA, they recommend the AFBCMR deny the applicants request to void the contested EPR. ________________________________________________________________ _ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02484
A promotion board is the sole recommending authority, and no feedback is provided by the board to explain why a member is not recommended for selection to the next higher grade. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application was denied without a personal appearance; and that the application will only be...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02489
AFBCMR BC-2012-02489 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we recommend that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT, be corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02490
In support of his request, the applicant provides a personal statement, copies of Air Force Guidance Memorandum (AFGM 3) to AFI 36-2905, Air Force Fitness Program, numerous letters of support, extracts from his medical records and various other documents associated with his request. The complete DPSIM evaluation is at Exhibit B. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 28 Aug 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02493
AFBCMR BC-2012-02493 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we recommend that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT, be corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02495
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02495 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His official records be corrected to show that: 1. He was awarded the Legion of Merit (LOM) upon retirement. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02510
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: In 1942, he flew two flights as a radio-operator/gunner on a bomber but didnt receive flight pay. On 1 Sep 42, on his second combat flight, his plane was shot down, he was captured, and held as a POW in Italy. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR) which is included at Exhibit...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02511
In support of his request, the applicant provides copies of the FACs lap count sheets from his 16 Feb 12 FA and his retest on 13 Mar 12. The applicants last five FA results: Date Composite Score Rating 13 Mar 12 85.70 Satisfactory 16 Feb 12 72.20 Unsatisfactory 12 Jul 11 83.10 Satisfactory 23 May 11 75.80 Unsatisfactory 16 Nov 10 77.80 Satisfactory The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02512
On 14 May 10, the applicants commander notified him that he was considering whether to recommend that he be punished under Article 15 of the UCMJ for Violations of Articles 92 and 107. On 21 May 10, the applicant, through council, requested the commander drop the Article 15 to a Letter of Reprimand (LOR), and waived his right to court-martial and accepted non-judicial punishment (NJP). But the evidence indicates each commander involved in the Article 15 process, and subsequent set-aside...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02514
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02514 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Award of the Vietnam Service Medal (VSM) be added to his records and he be issued a DD Form 215, Correction to DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, and any other awards related to service in Vietnam. Based on the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02515
In paragraph 6.1.6, it states if the demotion authority restores the airman's original grade following the demotion, he or she must do so between three and six months after the effective date of the demotion. Based on the available evidence, which includes statements from the applicant's current commander and first sergeant, medical records, FA history since 2004, and the demotion action file; the demotion action was procedurally correct and there is no evidence that the applicant's...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02524
________________________________________________________________ THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: NGB/A1PS recommends denial, they found no error or injustice nor did the applicant provide any evidence to support his claim. The applicant did not provide any documentation to show a professional opinion of a qualified military medical personnel and evaluation for performance was accomplished as required in accordance with ANGI 36-2001. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02528
If he were informed, he would have extended his service to allow the transfer of Post 9/11 education benefits to his dependents. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: HQ AFPC/DPSIT recommends denial. DPSIT states the applicant was not on active duty on or after 1 Aug 2009, therefore, he is not eligible to transfer benefits to his dependents.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02530
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02530 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO ________________________________________________________________ _ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His late uncles records be corrected show that he was posthumously awarded two Bronze Star Medals (BSMs), and was entitled to the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB), three Presidential Unit Citations (PUCs), formerly known as Distinguished Unit...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02538
AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02538 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO IN THE MATTER OF: ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: His narrative reason for separation, Defective Enlistment Agreement, and his separation code, KDS, be changed. According to the Aeromedical Summary, he was disqualified from military service due to asthma. However, AFI 48-123, para A2.6.5 and...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02542
We took notice of the applicant's complete submission in judging the merits of the case; however, we agree with the opinion and recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt its rationale as the basis for our conclusion that the applicant has not been the victim of an error or injustice. ________________________________________________________________ _ The following members of the Board considered Docket Number BC-2012-02542 in Executive Session on 8 Jan 13,...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02552
The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are described in the letters prepared by the Air Force offices of primary responsibility which are included at Exhibit C and D. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AF/A1DL indicates that while they cannot add any additional information or recommendation, the appropriate response was provided in the letters from Representative Sarbanes and Senator Mikulski, both of which indicate the...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02557
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His rater did not provide him with a mid-term feedback and there is evidence to support that a personality conflict existed between him and his rater. He asked for feedback and notified his chain-of-command that he was not provided feedback. In the absence of any evidence of unfair treatment or injustice, DPSID finds that the ratings were given fairly and IAW all Air Force policies and procedures.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02572
The commander, at the time of the Article 15, had the best opportunity to evaluate the evidence in the case. We note the applicants contentions that the LOR, Article 15 punishment, and referral OPRs have served their intended purpose and that removal of these documents from the record would serve the best interest of the Air Force; however, we are not persuaded by the evidence and counsels arguments that the actions taken against the applicant in this case were arbitrary, capricious or...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02574
DPSID states there is no documentation which indicates the applicant was awarded the AFCM. The complete DPSID evaluation, with attachments, is at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF THE AIR FORCE EVALUATION: A copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant on 30 Aug 2012 for review and comment within 30 days. ________________________________________________________________ The following members of the Board...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02575
While the applicant contends he experienced a panic attack due to the medication he was prescribed for having tendonitis in both Achilles tendons, we do not find the evidence provided sufficient to conclude that his medication was the cause of his FA failure. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT: The applicant be notified that the evidence presented did not demonstrate the existence of material error or injustice; that the application...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02576
In response to our request, applicant provided post-service information, which is attached at Exhibit E. _________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD CONCLUDES THAT: 1. Insufficient relevant evidence has been presented to demonstrate the existence of error or injustice with regard to the applicants request to have his general (UHC) discharged upgraded to honorable. Consequently, the majority of the Board believes that his narrative reason should be changed...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02581
She clearly had the amount of time in service to transfer the benefit to her dependents; however, by the time the error was discovered, she had been placed in a permanent disability retired status and could not transfer this benefit on to her dependents. As of this date, no response has been received by this office (Exhibit C). ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02585
_________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: Prior to his retirement, he was briefed that he could transfer the educational benefits at anytime and was not aware it had to be accomplished while he was still on active duty. When he went to transfer the G.I. Bill Educational Benefits to his dependents.
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02587
Had the applicant gone onto the Air Force website to transfer benefits he would have been approved and would have found out about the ADSC he would have incurred as a result of the transfer of education benefits. If the advertising of the GI Bill was as robust as suggested by the Air Force office of primary responsibility, then he or at least one of the five counselors mentioned above would have known the process of how to transfer GI Bill benefits to his dependents. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02588
________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT CONTENDS THAT: His records do not reflect two tours of duty in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the appropriate office of the Air Force, which is attached at Exhibit C. ________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: AFPC/DPAPP recommends denial of the applicants request for credit...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02590
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02590 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: YES ________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: Correct the Line of Duty (LOD) finding of existed prior to service (EPTS LOD Not Applicable) for chronic asthmatic bronchitis and chronic sinusitis, to reflect in the line of duty (ILOD), in block 11 of the AFRC IMT 348, dated 24 September 2008. ...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02593
AFBCMR BC-2012-02593 MEMORANDUM OF CONSIDERATION OF APPLICATION BEFORE THE AFBCMR SUBJECT: Having carefully reviewed this application, we agree with the recommendation of the Air Force office of primary responsibility and adopt the rationale expressed as the basis for our decision that the applicant has been the victim of either an error or an injustice. Therefore, we recommend that: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to the APPLICANT be corrected to...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02594
DPSIM recommends the cardio component of the FA dated 26 April 2012 be updated to reflect “exempt” in AFFMS. _________________________________________________________________ APPLICANT'S REVIEW OF AIR FORCE EVALUATION: On 26 July 2012, a copy of the Air Force evaluation was forwarded to the applicant for review and response within 30 days (Exhibit C). The following documentary evidence pertaining to AFBCMR Docket Number BC-2012-02594 was considered: Exhibit A. DD Form 149, dated 6 June...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02597
While the applicant provided AF Forms 422, Notification of Air Force Members Qualification Status, dated 2 May 2011, 11 October 2011, and 29 January 2012, which exempted her from the 1.5 mile run, pushups, and sit-up components of the contested FAs, she was evaluated on the height, weight, and abdominal circumference in accordance with her profile. Therefore, we find it reasonable to conclude that had her condition been timely diagnosed, competent authority would likely have exempted her...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02598
There is no evidence of Air Force error in this case; however, absent a competing claimant and to prevent a possible injustice, DPSIAR recommends the member's record be corrected to reflect he elected former spouse coverage based on full retired pay, naming the applicant as the former spouse beneficiary. There is no evidence of Air Force error; however, to preclude an injustice, we agree with AFPC/DPSIARs recommendation that the members records should be corrected to reflect that he made...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02602
In this respect, we note the applicant has provided documentation substantiating he was approved for the Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) for one of his dependent daughters prior to his active duty retirement in October 2009. ________________________________________________________________ THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT: The pertinent military records of the Department of the Air Force relating to APPLICANT be corrected to show that on 27 October 2009, he elected to transfer his Post-9/11 GI...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02603
Had he known about the Transfer of Educational Benefits (TEB) he would have postponed his retirement. The remaining relevant facts pertaining to this application are contained in the letter prepared by the Air Force office of primary responsibility (OPR), which is attached at Exhibit C. _________________________________________________________________ AIR FORCE EVALUATION: ARPC/DPSIT recommends denial, indicating there is no evidence of an error or injustice. For the first time in history,...
AF | BCMR | CY2012 | BC-2012-02608
RECORD OF PROCEEDINGS AIR FORCE BOARD FOR CORRECTION OF MILITARY RECORDS IN THE MATTER OF: DOCKET NUMBER: BC-2012-02608 COUNSEL: NONE HEARING DESIRED: NO __________________________________________________________ APPLICANT REQUESTS THAT: She be able to sign the DD Form 2860, Application For Combat Related Special Compensation (CRSC), on behalf of her deceased husband. On 27 April 2009, according to information provided by the applicant, the Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) advised the...